​Chartwells K12 and Duval County Public Schools Food Services have recently been announced as a winner of the Show Us Your Tray contest held by USDA Foods and the School Nutrition Association. The contest challenged food service groups participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs to submit a photo showcasing the creative ways in which they have incorporated foods provided by USDA Foods.

Food served in Wilton’s public schools was ranked the fifth best in Connecticut in according to Niche.com’s 2016 Districts with the Best Food in Connecticut ranking.
Each year, Niche ranks more than 100,000 public and private schools based on “dozens of statistics and 27 million opinions from 300,000 students and parents,” according to its website, and creates “best of” lists for schools and districts across the country.

Since the passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, we have seen some extraordinary summer meal programs sponsors and partners. Here are three key tips we learned from some stellar partners in the Food and Nutrition Service’s Western Region that other programs can follow to ensure successful summer programs next year!

DC public schools and Chartwells Thomas Hospitality know that many students rely on meals provided by the school during the week. Officials have coordinated to make breakfast and lunch available for students in the District.

​​​​Something is brewing this morning at Mandarin High School​ and the students are all perked up as they enjoy a brand new campus amenity ​​called The Horsepower Cafe. Chartwells continues to push the culinary envelope and change student dining by introducing The Horsepower Cafe right in the school cafe.

In 2015, CVCHS Chef Wayne Wells created a mini food revolution. All the food is prepared on-site, from scratch, and served up by Wells himself, dressed in his official chef's jacket or his young, red-jacket wearing assistants.

When you hear the word rescue you probably think about a police officer or firefighter saving someone's life. But today we are talking about food!
Beech Grove schools are involved in a really cool program that saves uneaten food and gives it to charity.
For more watch this week's segment of Angela Answers.